The nerds got their revenge in the 1980s.These days, nerds are kings.Chicks used to “dig the long ball.”Well, size still matters in 2025.But only on a spreadsheet.John W. Henry pushed Red Sox Nation to the brink of revolution before signing Alex Bregman. Well done. Still, that deal is more complicated than the Bay State’s budget.And […] 


<div class="paywall-container">
<div class="textbox">
<h4 style="padding: 0 0 20px"> <a href="https://checkout.bostonherald.com/?&amp;g2i_or_o=Internet&amp;g2i_or_p=mg2pw20&amp;g2i_source=MD&amp;g2i_medium=sspw&amp;g2i_campaign=MG2PW20-sspw&amp;returnUrl=https3A2F2Fwww.bostonherald.com2F" aria-label="Subscribe to continue reading this article">Subscribe</a> to continue reading this article.<br> </h4>
<h4> Already subscribed? <a href="https://www.bostonherald.com/login?&amp;returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonherald.com%2F2025%2F03%2F05%2Fobf-27%2F" aria-label="Log in to your account">To login in, click here.</a> </h4>
</div>
</div>


Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-03-05 04:17:19">March 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM EST</time>

The nerds got their revenge in the 1980s. These days, nerds are kings. Chicks used to “dig the long ball.” Well, size still matters in 2025. But only on a spreadsheet. John W. Henry pushed Red Sox …{ai:summary}<p>In the 1980s, nerd culture gained prominence, shifting societal perceptions. Today, data and analytics dominate sports decisions, exemplified by John W. Henry's controversial signing of Alex Bregman for the Red Sox, which has sparked intense debate among fans. </p><p>#sports</p>

OBF: Sloan attendees get geeked by analytics

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To login in, click here.

Loading...